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Trip reports, honest reviews, and points & miles news from around the world — written after actually staying, sailing, and flying.
Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa Review
My Miraval Arizona review: the original Tucson wellness resort, the all-inclusive model, the daily resort credit, spa, food, and booking it on Hyatt points
The Eddy Tucson Review (Tapestry Collection by Hilton)
My review of The Eddy Tucson, a boutique Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel: rooms, the Pin+Flour restaurant, pool, and Hilton Diamond perks.
Sheraton Mesa Wrigleyville West Review
My honest review of the Sheraton Mesa at Wrigleyville West next to Sloan Park, the Cubs spring training base, and how it holds up off-season.
Westin La Paloma Tucson Review
My review of the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson: a Sonoran Desert resort with Jack Nicklaus golf, a big waterslide, and how I booked it on Marriot
Canopy by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town Review
My review of the Canopy by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town: rooftop pool, walkable nightlife, and why it is my pick among Hilton's Scottsdale cluster.
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort Review
My honest review of the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa: lazy river, golf, points value, resort fees, and who should book.
Trailborn Grand Canyon Review: Williams, AZ
My Trailborn Grand Canyon review: a boutique outdoor hotel in Williams, AZ near the Grand Canyon Railway, now part of the Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bo
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Review
My JW Marriott Camelback Inn review: adobe casitas, pools, spa, golf, and my Marriott Platinum suite upgrade at this classic Scottsdale desert resort.
Westin Kierland Resort & Spa Review
North Scottsdale's Westin Kierland has 27 holes of golf, a lazy river, a FlowRider, and a sunset bagpiper. Here is my take on this family and golf resort.
Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort Review
A historic golf resort in downtown Chandler, Arizona: Arizona's first golf course, pools, spring-training access, and how to book it on IHG points.
Arizona Biltmore LXR Review
My Arizona Biltmore review: the 1929 Phoenix icon after its big renovation, the new waterslide, seven pools, dining, and booking it on Hilton points.
Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain Review: Desert Luxury Near Tucson
My Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain review: the Sonoran desert setting near Tucson, Jack Nicklaus golf, three pools, a 235-foot slide, spa, and standout dining.
